Prerequisites are two years of algebra and one year of geometry.

This is the first of two Web-enabled courses designed to provide students with the necessary preparation for studying calculus and other college courses. This course reviews algebraic properties and then introduces fuctions and graphs. As students continue with the course, they will learn about algebraic and inverse functions, exponential and logarithmic functions. conic sections, matrices, determinants, complex numbers, and discrete algebra. Throughout the course, they will be given various examples of the role of mathematics in daily life.

Students completing this course will graph simple functions and use other properties to analyze additional types of functions; combine functions algebraically and find composite and inverse functions; solve and sketch graphs of polynomial functions, equations, and inequality problems; solve and use matrices and determinants; use summation notation, sequences, and the binomial theorem to evaluate expressions; and recognize and use basic processes of combinations, permutations, and probability.

A graphing calculator is required for this course. The Texas Instruments TI-83 is recommended, but you may use another model. Your school may provide you with a calculator, or you may purchase one independently.